Receptionist Part Time 06

This is a Part-time
position in Cape Breton, , NS
posted August 10, 2017.

Shannex Incorporated has been in business since 1988 and is a leader in seniors’ accommodation, service and care in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Ontario. Currently operating four retirement living campuses in New Brunswick, we are continuing to grow with the addition of a new campus in Moncton – Faubourg du Mascaret, our first French language campus.

Located on Université de Moncton’s land in Moncton, New Brunswick, this campus will offer a full continuum of services including Lifestyle apartments, Hospitality and Wellness, Assisted Living and Nursing Home service lines.

We are recruiting a leader to join our team who will be responsible for delivering service and care that re­flects our organizational values. If you are a client-focused, results oriented, trusted and collaborative leader who wants to be part of a dynamic team – we want to hear from you.

We are pleased to offer the following exciting new opportunity:

Receptionist – Part Time (0.6 FTE)

Located at Faubourg du Mascaret in Moncton, New Brunswick and reporting to the Health Services Manager, the Receptionist is part of the professional interdisciplinary team within the Shannex Enhanced Care Division.

As the successful candidate, you will be the initial contact in greeting, screening and routing callers and visitors at Pavilion Richard, our licensed 64 bed nursing home. You would also be involved in and responsible for performing clerical and administrative tasks as required. You will work 8 hour shifts during days and weekends totaling 45 hours bi-weekly.

Duties & Responsibilities Include:

Receiving and routing telephone calls, greeting and directing visitors and contractors as appropriate. You will also be responsible for providing routine information and responding to inquiries from clients, visitors, and staff.

Sorting and distributing incoming and outgoing mail; distributes forms, reports and other documents to appropriate personnel and/ or department(s).

Performing a wide variety of typing assignments as required, some being confidential in nature.

Establishing, maintaining, processing and updating files, records and other documents as well as maintaining client discharge files.

Requirements Include:

Graduate of an approved 2- year Office Administration/ Professional Secretarial Diploma or University Degree (i.e. Bachelor of Secretarial Science).

Proficient in Microsoft Office and information systems.

Excellent customer service.

The following would be considered assets:

Two (2) years of related experience.

Ability to type 60 words per minute.

Ability to work with minimal supervision and prioritize work effectively.

Previous experience working with seniors in a Retirement Living or Long Term Care environment.

“Great People Striving for Great Things” is one of the pillars of our Strategic Plan. Shannex is committed to offering the best environment for employees where everyone takes pride in their work and in the organization. Our staff are committed to service excellence and are supported with opportunities for personal and professional growth. We are building a culture that supports the balance between work and personal life.

If you are looking for an opportunity to grow your career and make your mark in a rapidly growing organization please apply to Careers with Shannex.